On December 7, the 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC), co-hosted by CAST, the Hainan Provincial Government, and other partners, opened in Haikou, Hainan Province. The congress assembled over a thousand delegates from 23 countries and regions to deliberate on “Strategies and Paths for Green and Low-Carbon Development” and “Accelerating the Automotive Industry’s Evolution towards a New Ecology.” Wan Gang, President of CAST and WNEVC, delivered a keynote speech.

Throughout the event, policymakers, heads of international organizations, and leaders of global automobile companies participated in exclusive sessions to discuss strategies for high-quality development in realms of vehicle electrification, intelligent technology, and low-carbon integration. The outcomes of these strategic meetings culminated in the Consensus on the 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress, which was released at the event.

The Consensus emphasized a collective resolve to enhance cooperation across various sectors, aiming to translate innovative  breakthroughs into practical industry applications. It also targeted acceleration of technological progress in pivotal areas such as vehicle-to-grid interaction, vehicle-road integration, and vehicle-cloud collaboration, with the goal of supporting integration of the automotive, energy, transportation, and tele-communication sectors.

On December 1, the 2023 Tengchong Scientists Forum, hosted by CAST, kicked off in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province. Luo Hui, Director General of the CAST Department of International Affairs, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

Themed “Science and Sustainable Development,” the forum featured participation from over 100 academy members, 20 university presidents from across the world, over 500 experts and scholars, and more than 300 leaders from various business and financial sectors. Highlights included the Global University President Forum, the Lancang-Mekong Forum on Exchange in Science, Technology, and Culture, and the International Frontier Science Forum.

During the opening ceremony, the first Tengchong Science Awards were presented to two distinguished individuals: Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and Professor Zhang Feng, a Chinese American biochemist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

The Lancang-Mekong Forum on Exchange in Science, Technology, and Culture, held on December 1, 2023, explored innovation and development opportunities in the region. The forum included a series of significant events including an academic conference on traditional medicine themed “Integrating Traditional Medicine into Modern Healthcare” and an International Symposium on Animal Movement and Ecological Protection under Global Change.

Liu Baoyan, President of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies and a member of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences (IEAS), underscored the growing relevance of traditional medicine in the Lancang-Mekong countries. He called for more collaborative research and shared learning and proposed the adoption of advanced research methodologies from around the world to further the progress of traditional Chinese medicine.

The International Frontier Science Forum convened on December 2, 2023, in Tengchong City and fostered a dynamic dialogue on the topic of “Planetary Health and Sustainable Development.”

Throughout the forum, experts from around the globe delivered keynote presentations, delving into pressing scientific challenges that demand attention in the context of urban, national, and global development. They also shared innovative ideas aimed at advancing realization of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

On November 5, the 2023 World Sensors Summit, hosted by CAST and the Henan Provincial Government, took place in Zhengzhou, Henan Province.

During the conference’s keynote session, four experts delivered presentations with the following titles: “Infrared Sensors in the AI Era,” “Optical Fiber Sensors for Industrial Applications,” “Kaihong Secure WSS Digital Base, A Cornerstone of Security for IoT Sensors,” and “2023 Global Sensor Industry Trend Research Report.”

Professor Kenneth T. V. Grattan, President of the International Measurement Confederation (IMEKO) and a recipient of the Chinese Government Friend- ship Award, highlighted the significant potential of optical sensors across various fields and markets. Through empirical analysis and illustrative examples, he highlighted the numerous opportunities associated with optical sensors. He also emphasized that harnessing the advantages of optical technology would be a key direction for future solutions.

From November 30 to December 12, 2023, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (IHFCA) was invited to attend a series of COP28 events held in the Blue Zone, the Green Zone, the Climate Action Innovation Zone, and the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) meeting was held on the sidelines. By sharing China’s experience in energy transition and application of low-carbon hydrogen in the transportation industry as well as successful cases from China’s new energy vehicle sector, the organization contributed to global climate governance and action.

At the roundtable titled “Low-Emission Hydrogen for Net-Zero” held in the Energy Transition Hub at the Green Zone, Wang Ju, Secretary-General of IHFCA, shared her insights on the significant role of public-private partner- ships in promoting the transition to hydrogen as a clean fuel. She also emphasized how the widespread adoption of hydrogen in the transportation sector could play a pivotal role in achieving zero-carbon objectives.

Here are main topics of CAST Newsletter No. 33 as follows:

The 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress opens in Haikou

IHFCA attends the UNFCCC 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai

China, Malaysia, and Myanmar sign agreements on mutual recognition of engineering capabilities

Chinese scientist Tang Shiping elected ISA vice president

“7-11 professor” and eternal pursuit of excellence

Headlines

The 2023 World New Energy Vehicle Congress opens in Haikou

2023 Tengchong Scientists Forum opens in Yunnan

Experts from Lancang-Mekong contries discuss development and cooperation opportunities in traditional medicine

International Frontier Science Forum held in Tengchong City

2023 World Sensors Summit opens in Zhengzhou

Academic Exchange

IHFCA attends the UNFCCC 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai

CSCB holds a joint session with ASCB at Cell Bio 2023 in Washington DC

9th International Symposium on Roller Compacted Concrete Dams opens in Guangzhou

China, Malaysia, and Myanmar sign agreements on mutual recognition of engineering capabilities

2023 Belt and Road Forum on Digital Earth in Beijing

2023 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference opens in Nanjing

International Awards

Chinese scientist Tang Shiping elected ISA vice president

Chinese scientist Zhang Ruixun wins Honorable Mention of the ICPM Research Award

Scientist Profile

"7-11 professor" and eternal pursuit of excellence

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